Treasurer Chiang Sells $2.18 Billion in Bonds

State Treasurer John Chiang today announced the completion of the sale of $2.18 billion in State of California general obligation bonds that will pay for parks, schools, housing, highways, clean air and other infrastructure projects. Read this news release.

California Retirement Savings Program Now Called CalSavers

State Treasurer John Chiang today announced that the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, which will provide retirement security to nearly 6.8 million private sector workers, has a new name: CalSavers. Read this news release.

Treasurer Kicks Off 2nd Annual Scholar Dollars Program to Support K-8 Public and Charter Schools

An important part of a young person’s education happens outside the classroom—in extracurricular activities like sports, music or computer lab. But California school districts, facing tight budgets, have found themselves forced to cut back or cancel many of these vital after-school programs. Read this news release.

Statement from California State Treasurer John Chiang on President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan

California State Treasurer John Chiang on Thursday officially rolled out CBIG.ca.gov, the California Business Incentives Gateway. The online gateway connects business owners and entrepreneurs to incentives to help them grow and create jobs. Read this news release.

Treasurer Appoints Dante Allen to Lead CalABLE

State Treasurer John Chiang today announced the appointment of Dante Allen to the post of Executive Director of the California Achieving a Better Life Experience program, which helps people with disabilities build financial security without putting at risk their existing benefits. Read this news release.

State Treasurer John Chiang today announced the appointment of Ronald L. Washington to the position of Executive Director of the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), which provides critical financial assistance to public and non-profit health care providers through loans, grants and tax exempt bonds. Read this news release.

Statement from California Treasurer John Chiang on Death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee

California State Treasurer John Chiang issued the following statement on the passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. Read this news release.

Treasurer Unveils New Program to Help Make Higher Education Accessible for More California Families

California State Treasurer John Chiang and ScholarShare 529, one of the nation’s top performing college savings plans, today announced the launch of a new program to help low- and moderate-income California families jumpstart saving for college. Read this news release.

California State Treasurer John Chiang sent the following letter to CalPERS, and a similar letter to CalSTRS, ahead of today's Assembly Rules subcommittee hearing on sexual harassment prevention. Read this news release.

State Treasurer John Chiang released a report outlining steps California can take to address the lack of banking services that force much of the cannabis industry to operate in cash. Read this news release.

Treasurer John Chiang Urges CalSTRS to Divest in Sellers of Banned Assault Weapons and "Bump Stocks"

State Treasurer John Chiang today urged CalSTRS board members to divest the pension fund's holdings in wholesale or retail sellers of military-style assault weapons, ammunition and other devices such as "bump stocks" that are banned in California. Read the full transcript of the Treasurer’s speech.